Sattu
सत्तू
SUT-too
A flour made from roasted grains, commonly used in Indian cuisine.
Meaning & usage
Sattu is a type of flour made from roasted and ground grains, typically barley or gram (chickpeas). It is a staple in parts of North India, especially Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and is known for its nutritional value and versatility. Sattu can be used to make drinks, porridges, and stuffed breads, and is often consumed for its cooling properties in the summer.
In a sentence
During the summer, many people enjoy a refreshing glass of sattu mixed with water and spices.
As seen in crosswords
Sattu is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A flour made from roasted grains, commonly used in Indian cuisine” (5)
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